5.0 Excellent tour!

Melissa_M, May 2026

Excellent tour! Our guide, Milton, was fabulous - informative, accommodating, and hilarious. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Panama.

4.0 From Colon to oanama

Corinne_T, May 2026

Maybe for the first time in Panama. On the other hand, we were charged extra in Miraflores for a film in English about the construction of the canal and to get close to the boats crossing the lock where there are many people and where we see nothing

5.0 Epic

Donna_C, April 2026

Our guide Milton was absolutely wonderful. Very knowledgeable about the history of Pana and ensured every question was answered. We will return

5.0 Fantastic tour of the Panama, Canal and Panama City

David_A, April 2026

The tour was absolutely fantastic. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Panama Canal

5.0 Outstanding tour a

Ray_G, April 2026

This is a great tour! Get to see the locks up close and then head to Panama City for some city history.

5.0 Colon. Panama

Nic_X, April 2026

Milton was the tour guide and is fantastic. He is truly helpful and informative . The driver was excellent, too, getting us there quickly and safely and getting through those narrow streets in Old Town! Excellent experience.

5.0 A must do for the Miraflores lock and Panama city

Una_A, April 2026

Definitely a must to understand the locking system . The tour around Panama City - the new tower blocks and photo stops worked well . Walking round beautiful old Panama was interesting with lots of photo opportunities. We loved it . We had snacks and drinks on the way back to the cruise ship and we were back on time . Jenny was a fabulous tour guide her knowledge of the country gave us a great insight into Panama life . She was great and so was our lovely driver .

5.0 Exactly as described!...

Dale_S, April 2026

Exactly as described! Jeny and Brian were fabulous. Jeny was very knowledgeable and her pride in her Country was admirable.

5.0 Nice trip

Aleta_M, April 2026

Nice tour. Had fun and very informative. Good history lesson. Employees are great. Would recommend this tour!

5.0 Really great tour from...

Nikola_P, April 2026

Really great tour from Colon to Panama City and the Panama Canal. Total tour took about 6 hrs and we were back on our cruise with plenty of time to spare. Would highly recommend as the perfect excursion when stopping in Colon!

5.0 Knowledgeable guide and lunch on bus!

Shirley_K, April 2026

Great tour, lots of information given by a lively guide who was clearly knowledgeable about Panama! Enjoyed the Empanada and beer for lunch on bus as well. Great way to save time.

5.0 Great Experience

Jacqueline_M, April 2026

Milton, our tour guide was very, very informative... You can tell he's not there for a paycheck... You can feel his love for his country and being proud of it....

4.0 A great introduction to Panama for Cruise travellers

asharp, March 2026

Very good itinerary. Ranged from visit to plantation. Visit to old and new Panama city and then the Millaflores locks. Guide was excellent

3.0 The guide was...

Susan_M, March 2026

The guide was knowledgeable, however, we felt rushed when we were in Panama City. While at the city the guide was taking us to shops that he appeared to have the ins with.

3.0 Just ok

Marinus_v, March 2026

Some folks added last minute to the tour. We were as a result delayed by an hour. Overall just an ok trip. Guide was knowledgeable. Could have done without watching the 45 min imax movie since the guide and the viewing platform team give the same info, time would have been bettered spent at the locks seeing ships pass through.

5.0 Great tour with a great guide

Richard_M, March 2026

This was a great tour, with a hugely knowledgeable guide who explained the geography, history and biodiversity of Panama. Milton was everything you could hope in a guide.

5.0 Panama

klwoodby, March 2026

A great experience, very beautiful city, informative tour Would book again, loved the IMAX movie on the canal

5.0 Panama Shore excursion

PAULA_B, March 2026

Full day, Milton our guide was very informative and knowledgeable about Panamanian history throughout the day. City tour was an excellent walk through the old city of Panama. Lunch was provided and very good. The Miraflores locks were very interesting and watched a cargo vessel and 3 x smaller vessels travel through The film was excellent too Hector our driver was very good The day was excellent value for money

5.0 Great tour and tour guide/driver

Adriana_C, March 2026

We absolutely loved this tour. They were on time, friendly and very knowledgeable. Our driver was Ivan; he was careful throughout all day long. Our tour guide was Arsenio; he was prompted to answer any and all questions we had. He was extremely nice and my family and I had a great time with him. They also offered us a variety of cold beverages throughout the excursion. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. Panama Canal was amazing and all the places we visited. Thank you guys!

5.0 Panama City & Miraflores Locks

gatrjack, March 2026

This excursion covers new & old Panama City as well as the Miraflores Locks. Great excursion & Jenny was informative & fun.

5.0 Unexpectedly great

Yerina_C, March 2026

Jenny and Misael were wonderful. Jenny was very knowledgeable of the history of the Panama Canal and they were both very kind. The itinerary said no drinks included and they provided a drink and a empana during the trip. Super cool of them.

2.0 Disorganized

Marcia_K, March 2026

Jenny, our tour guide, was lovely. That's really the most positive thing I can say about our experience. We were very late leaving, as the staff insisted that we wait for people who didn't show up. This meant that when we arrived at the very busy Panama City, we were only given about 20 minutes to disembark and find a spot for lunch (on our own, not part of the tour). We were told to absolutely (!!!) be back to the meeting spot on time, which we all were, and then stood and waited for 20 minutes for Jenny and the people who had chosen to go on her walking tour - time we could have used to actually see the area or sit down to eat. The Miraflores locks area was extremely busy, and we stood in line a long time to purchase our tickets - something that could have been done ahead of time giving us extra time to explore the area. Again, Jenny was delightful - friendly, informative, and lots of fun - but the entire trip felt very disorganized and rushed.

5.0 great.

Christian_F, March 2026

Jennyfer the guide went to great lengths to comment on the crossing of the isthmus to panama city. by far the best comments of my cruise. snack and beer included it would have been perfect if the minibus had been a little less noisy on highway.

5.0 Fabulous Panama canal & Panama Old City

Brian_H, March 2026

Long day Friendly guide Jeny who used to be a singer and dancer on cruise ships, so she knows how to entertain.

5.0 Colon, Panama City and Panama Canal

doreens765, March 2026

That was a fantastic trip. There were only four of us, so everything went quickly and was very individual and flexible. Our guide Jeny was absolutely awesome. She oozes good mood and energy. She gave us a wonderful trip with a lot of information and always at the right time in the right place, nicely past rush hour. On top we had fresh warm empanadas, which the driver got, and Panama beer from the cooler. All-round successful excursion!

5.0 Great day in Panama

Dia_N, March 2026

We had an amazing day. Milton our guide and Brian our driver were great. We were able to see the new locks, the old locks, modern Panama City & old Panama City. We signed up for an English speaking tour & it ended up being bilingual. Milton did an amazing job taking care of both the English & Spanish speaking in our group. We also had 18 in our group which was not a problem, lovely group of people. We would definitely do this tour again. I do not like being on a bus with 50 people. You can do & see more with a smaller group. Viator has never let me down.

5.0 Great tour, Great guide

Kenton_T, March 2026

As a cruise passenger, all of our prior excursions on this trip were through the cruise line, so we had a lot to compare with this experience. Jenny was our tour guide and she is fantastic. Jenny is knowledgeable and has a passion for her country. When visiting the Panama Canal it is extremely important to have an expert guide because it is so busy. Jenny is that person. My wife, kids and I all agree this tour was A+

5.0 Add us to the list of...

Leocadio_D, March 2026

Add us to the list of Jeny's fans. She led our tour with enthusiasm and creativity, adjusting plans on the fly to show us the best sites (e.g., replacing Miraflores with Aguaclara when the canal schedule showed that we would see no ships passing through the former) and to respond to the group's desires. Jeny is knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommended!

5.0 Fantastic!

Steve_D, March 2026

This was an amazing experience. A visit to the Panama Canal to see ships passing through accompanied by an in-depth & highly interesting commentary from Milton ( our awesome guide!) Then on to Panama City to experience both the new city & the old town It’s a long day with about 3 hours+ travelling but thoroughly worth it Driver Brian & Guide Milton were superb & could not have done it e more to give us a great day & ensure we got the most out of the time - thoroughly recommended

5.0 Panama with Jenny

Collene_R, February 2026

We had Brian as a driver and Jenny as our guide. They did a fantastic job. Jenny spoke English very well and was very knowledgeable and willing to answer many questions. She was enthusiastic and seemed to truly enjoy her job.

5.0 Surprisingly fun event

bradhU3999MA, February 2026

A visit to Miraflores is surprisingly fun. We got there early and beat the crowd. Upon arrival , 8am, the locks were busy and there is an MC talking through what is happening and what type of ship it is. The movie in the IMAX theater is well done and worth the time, especially if you miss the Canal Museum in Panama City.

4.0 Informative and expert guide

Klaus_B, February 2026

The guide was very informative and knowledgeable in geography and history. Unfortunately, the time in Panama City in the old town was very short. The pick up (unfortunately not directly terminal exit ) and return to Terminal Cruises was on time.

5.0 Highly recommend.

Nina_S, February 2026

Fantastic tour with a most knowledgeable tour guide Milton. I requested Milton after reading the rave reviews. He picked us up on time and returned us safely back to the port. Our tour included the canal and the old town. Our experience was excellent and I highly recommend Viatour and Milton.

5.0 Excellent

Adam_W, February 2026

An excellent excursion, our host Jeny went out of her way to make sure we saw a ship go through the canal and extended our excursion by 2 hours to accommodate this. Jeny was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. The trip contained everything we needed and more, would definitely recommend.

4.0 Excellent guide, average tour.

Diane_L, February 2026

Organization could have been better. Specifics about meeting time and directions to the meeting location were sent a day or two before the tour; on a cruise, not everyone has WiFi. We arrived at 9:15, based on the original information sent. We did not leave until 10:15. We went to Aguaclara locks instead of Miroflores (POI). Milton was an excellent guide. Too much time was spent at the locks, with no free time in Panama City.

5.0 All You Need to Know

SueAmann, February 2026

Very informative! Milton, our tour guide, gave a very extensive tour including the history of what made Panama what it is today.

5.0 Some changes to meet our timeline. Our guide, Jenny worked it out for the better.

Vincent_Y, February 2026

Got more than expected. Our guide Jenny was very informative and entertaining. She made the tour a five star.

5.0 Panama Experience.

Joanne_K, February 2026

Out tour guide was excellent and I liked the experience with a smaller group of people. Easier size group to manage. Good job.

3.0 Almost didn't get what we paid for

Lois_L, February 2026

Our guide, Arcenio, did meet us on time. But he immediately informed us that we would not be going to the Mira Flores locks or Panamá City due to an accident on the highway. I was stunned, as this was what our tour was and what we paid for. He said he didn't think we'd make it back to the ship in time. We asked about the locks in Colon and he said we could go there (Agua Clara). While there I saw a group from our ship and asked the guide if they were going to Panama city. He said yes and that there was plenty of time. So we told our guide that is what we wanted to do. This was a private tour, and marketed as flexible. We watched a ship go through the locks and told him we didn't need to go to the other side, we'd rather go to Panama city. The timing was not well done with the locks, and we didn't have much time in Panama city, but that's ok, we still wanted the experience, that was the whole point. I'm not sure why he wanted us to just do the Agua Clara locks. He was knowledgeable enough, but used his own personal vehicle for the tour. No markings or anything "professional" on it. I guess this is ok for a private tour, just unexpected. Since we thought we were going to miss out on one of the main reasons of our tour, I would not book with this company again. We are happy he agreed to take us, but this is what we booked /paid for, we shouldn't have had to negotiate it.

5.0 Great tour Canal and the city

Michelle_L, February 2026

Our tour guy Milton was outstanding. This young man. The info he gave us was unreal. What an intelligent person. You could understand everything he said. He always put us first. Panama canal. Just seeing how everything worked was Great. The tour of the city. He took us around and gave us all the history on everything. I would recommend and ask for Milton

5.0 Milton was an exceptional...

Beth_E, February 2026

Milton was an exceptional guide, friendly and knowledgeable. The experience of seeing how the panama canal works was great. Would recommend this tour.

5.0 Panama's Highlights - TOP Tour.

marcuspQ6710CI, February 2026

Great tour to Panama and the famous Panama Canal locks. I went to Colon with the AIDAblu. From there our tour started and ended. Our guide Jennifer was absolutely fabulous. With much good humor she provided us with all the necessary information. Contact via WhatsApp was easy and an answer always came in a short time. We toured the locks and walked through Panama's beautiful old town, and for our return to the ship Jennifer surprised us with typical snacks and drinks. I really liked the tour.

5.0 Just great, again and again

Hubert_S, February 2026

Great tour, guide Miles knew a lot, explained everything to us. Thanks to him, we were on time for the sluicing of a large container ship. He showed us and explained very nice places in the old town of Panama. We could taste fresh fruit. The day was just great. Always happy

2.0 Disappointed

Dean_A, January 2026

Although our tour guide, Jeny, was delightful, this tour was very disorganized and disappointing. We had to have tickets for the imax theater and for viewing the locks, which was what we all came for. Instead of having those tickets purchased ahead of time, we had to waste time going to the viewing area, purchasing tickets, then continuing on to the city part of the tour before returning to the Miraflores viewing area! We had no time to get lunch unless we chose to miss part of the city tour, and since we had 3 diabetics in our group, that was not an option. So, we missed a good part of the walking tour. Then, we returned to Miraflores and due to time restraints, we were unable to see the informational imax presentation! This tour should have been the highlight of our trip, but it fell short of what we expected by A LOT! My husband and I have used Viatar before and found the tours to be wonderful. Last summer we had a group of 15 family members on a tour in Italy, and it was very organized and did not disappoint. That is what we expected on this tour in Colon, but I'm sorry to say that not only did we miss half of the tour that we paid for, but the remaining tour was disappointing.

5.0 Wonderful day in Panama

Kathleen_D, January 2026

Milton was our guide and he was fabulous. The City of Panama old and new was very beautiful. I would 100% recommend this tour.

5.0 Good recommendation

Roswita_T, January 2026

Super Tour leader. Well organized and brought us back to the port well. Beautiful day. Everything worked out great

5.0 Amazing tour with Milton!

Gabriela_R, January 2026

We had an excellent tour with an amazing guide, Milton. He is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable. He did his best to explain everything in detail and showed us many beautiful places. The canal experience was truly once in a lifetime. I highly recommend this tour with full confidence!

5.0 Great experience

Justin_H, January 2026

Milton was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and personable. Was a great taste of what Panama has to offer

2.0 Small seats.

Jorge_O, January 2026

The bus seats were too small to sit two adult persons making the trip to Panama City uncomfortable. The canal was the best parto of the trip.

4.0 Colon

Ted_W, January 2026

Tour itself if town and the locks was good, but your guide hardly gave any information, low volume speaking, too strong of an accent, hard to understand what little he said. No time for food or even brief shipping at a stand.